how can i go back to gingerbread on my xperia play from ics beta ?
sanchit said:
how can i go back to gingerbread on my xperia play from ics beta ?
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Either restore a nandroid (should have been backed up before going to ics) and flash a gingerbread kernel, or if a nandroid isn't available, use FlashTool to flash the proper .ftf file for your device.
thanks .. but where could i get the .ftf file ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24610138
A list of firmware.
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thanks for the list and...ive flshed my phone to gingerbread
sanchit said:
thanks for the list and...ive flshed my phone to gingerbread
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Dont mind me asking please but why would you go back to gingerbread? just few days ago i went exactly the other way around...
what made you decide to downgrade again? (im curious)
I downgraded to gingerbread too. Because of instability basically... I lost a photo that I took because my phone randomly freezed, and I want to play GTA 3. Not that I play GTA 3 that much, but is annoying to not be able to play at all
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Jackill said:
Dont mind me asking please but why would you go back to gingerbread? just few days ago i went exactly the other way around...
what made you decide to downgrade again? (im curious)
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because you can actually play games on GingerBread?
Well i dont really feel limited on ICS. Sure some games dont work on ICS but so far i have had joy with almost every game i had on ginger.
The instability mentioned above - i dont know...so far ICS++ has been running pretty stable on my play...
Again, i dont try to convince you guys that ICS is the only way to go. I am just curious why people actually downgrade..
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since sony has decided not to make an update for us, what is best custom rom that is out there for xperia xplay?
that has face lock and all those cool stuff?
kbodunrin said:
since sony has decided not to make an update for us, what is best custom rom that is out there for xperia xplay?
that has face lock and all those cool stuff?
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it depends on what you want out of the rom. as far as stability goes, cm9 is the most stable
agraceful said:
it depends on what you want out of the rom. as far as stability goes, cm9 is the most stable
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ICS MIUI is stable as well. Feels like having a new phone
Got CM9 but not a ftf file!?!
I need a file FlashTool can use with CM9 ICS for the R800at. Unable to get bootloader to unlock. Got SIM unlocked (via AT&T - told them it was unsupported now that ICS is off the table, they caved even though I have a contract).
Was able to flash and root. Still no luck with the boot loader. CW does not support the Play and have not figured out a way around AT&T's death hold on the boot loader.
Thanks for any help you can give.
skeltonh said:
I need a file FlashTool can use with CM9 ICS for the R800at. Unable to get bootloader to unlock. Got SIM unlocked (via AT&T - told them it was unsupported now that ICS is off the table, they caved even though I have a contract).
Was able to flash and root. Still no luck with the boot loader. CW does not support the Play and have not figured out a way around AT&T's death hold on the boot loader.
Thanks for any help you can give.
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cm9 will not work on a locked bootloader, it's impossible since you have to flash a kernel. You'll need to pay to get your bootloader unlocked to install ANY kind of ics rom
the DarkForest Rom is a not bad for AOSP
You can use Gin2ICS for the ICS look and feel. I haven't tried it though.
ridder215215 said:
You can use Gin2ICS for the ICS look and feel. I haven't tried it though.
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Currently using that now while using HoloLauncher and man does it feel/look like ICS.
Eye Candy of ICS and performance of GB.
ridder215215 said:
You can use Gin2ICS for the ICS look and feel. I haven't tried it though.
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I'm running it though Its the best yet Plus the author is super supportive
agraceful said:
it depends on what you want out of the rom. as far as stability goes, cm9 is the most stable
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ı have a xperia play r800i what rom shall ı download and from where and ı can't seem to even go through the recovery mode and ı don't understand bootloader have you got a step by step plan please
my opinion
UKemal said:
ı have a xperia play r800i what rom shall ı download and from where and ı can't seem to even go through the recovery mode and ı don't understand bootloader have you got a step by step plan please
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they are all stable.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1729250
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1763435
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1719746
but i prefer xDark ICS, becos d touchpad is working.
sorry if i posted in wrong place...
but i am really confused whether to update my arc s(android version 2.3.4, kernel 2.6.32.9-perf)
some say its better in performance with good battery and cool new features
some say its laggy and poor camera and not good
what shall i do?? i cannot find a good review with pros and cons on ics in arc s....
thanks inadvance
sakthi444 said:
what shall i do??
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The same as everyone else, make your own mind up.
i just wanna know is it possible to revert back to official gb..??
or after updating ics with acustom rom can arc s have all ics features plus smooth performance??
well on icS everything is smooth except few games..if u are a hardcore gamer then btr stick with gb..or else feel free to try ics
u can always go back to GB
the whole ROM thing is kinda "YMMV" - it works great for some, but doesn't for someone else. Try some popular ROM and kernel and find out what works best. :laugh:
arpith.fbi said:
well on icS everything is smooth except few games..if u are a hardcore gamer then btr stick with gb..or else feel free to try ics
u can always go back to GB
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thanks bro.. a am not a hardcore gamer... just want more space in internal memory and good camera performance
sakthi444 said:
i just wanna know is it possible to revert back to official gb..??
or after updating ics with acustom rom can arc s have all ics features plus smooth performance??
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you can definitely return back to gb if you have an unlocked bootloader. and why dont you consider installing custom kernels or roms on your phone?
Yes ICS is really cool . iam runing on ICS 4.0.4 on my ARC S.full stock. i did not unlock my bootloader yet since i just bought it recently (still have my warranty) . i suggest u go for the Jump. ICS is real smooth. Hey if u Jump u can always Fall back . u can return to GB anytime u want. its your Handset, it's your decision.with a little help from Everyone here WE can FLY UP & Down as we Wish , after all it's our wings.:silly::highfive:
Go ahead and update to ICS its smooth and good. Then dont worry about going back to GB, its very easy and YOU DONT NEED TO UNLOCK BOOT LOADER. There is a tool called flashtool you can use it and flash any Sony offical ROM on to your phone. If you want more internal memory you can root your phone and get rid of unwanted apps. A little advice, use Sony Update service to update your phone not PC Companion. When updating through SUS choose to erase all and install update. it makes the phone smooth. Just updating using PC Companion dont erase data and you will experience a some lag.
link-in said:
you can definitely return back to gb if you have an unlocked bootloader. and why dont you consider installing custom kernels or roms on your phone?
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You can return to stock GB even with a locked bootloader (as I did). Just flash a SE stock GB ROM using Flashtool.
In regard to the original question, in my humble opinion, the performance drawback of ICS on Xperia Arc S and the buggy video shooting capability could not be outweighed by the advantages of ICS (which are debatable; one that stuck with me was the ability to dictate to the phone continuously, can hardly remember any other advantage at all, apart from the allegedly improved photo quality). So, in short, ICS was a pain in the ass for me, I'm back to Gingerbread and cannot believe this is the same sluggish and inoperable phone it was under ICS.
Your mileage may vary, and given that you can revert back to GB safely, it makes sense to try ICS for yourself and decide.
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Yes ICS is really cool . iam runing on ICS 4.0.4 on my ARC S.full stock. i did not unlock my bootloader yet since i just bought it recently (still have my warranty) . i suggest u go for the Jump. ICS is real smooth. Hey if u Jump u can always Fall back . u can return to GB anytime u want. its your Handset, it's your decision.with a little help from Everyone here WE can FLY UP & Down as we Wish , after all it's our wings.:silly::highfive:
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thanks for the advice bro..
you got ics out of box or updated?? if so how u did?
pc companion or sony update service
sakthi444 said:
thanks for the advice bro..
you got ics out of box or updated?? if so how u did?
pc companion or sony update service
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Neither. Use Flashtool.
xtacy! said:
Neither. Use Flashtool.
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thanks bro...
i successfully updated to ICS
i need a little bit more space in internal memory... is there anyway to move apps to sd card (those cant be moved)??
and to get rid of unwanted system apps??
Root your phone. (There are plenty of threads on that already).
Get Link2SD. See it up using XperiaBlog's guide. No more issues with low memory.
Get Titanium Backup. Helps you remove even those hard to remove apps.
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don't update..honest advice..I updated and returned to GB after long struggle with ICS..
Iv made a previous thread asking a question, but i just want to get this over and done with
im currently on CM7.2 baseband .56 (Gingerbread) and im wanting to go to Arconium 4.0 ICS, now this is where my question comes into play
in order for me to flash arconium it says i need to flash bb72 i cant be bothered right now upgrading to stock ICS 4.0.4 which i cant do through pcc cause i have a custom rom
can i do this... flash the kernel > flash arconium 4.0 ICS > then flash bb72
but if i do that will i still be on bb56 on arconium ICS and would that lead me to bootloops? this is a question im taking seriously cause if i get bootloops i cannot be f*cked going back to stock
EDIT: can i use bb56 on arconium 4.0 ICS and if so could i just flash bb72 after i have installed arconium?
Don't start multiple threads on the same subject.
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not as much of the same subject, anyway ur no help! FOUFC
MrModMan said:
not as much of the same subject, anyway ur no help! FOUFC
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It's more or less the same subject, and its hard to help People who clearly can't help themselves.
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go away mate, FOUFC
you could edit your old thread..
But yes everything shuold work like you said. Dont forget to flash the libs for the baseband
libs? sorry i havn't started on bb's yet
Every baseband patch need their own libs.. Look at the threads from there you get the baseband there should be the libs too
i really have no idea what u r talking about
You have the baseband file which you have to flash with flash tool.
But there are more files you need. These are called "libs" or libraries
theyre in a flashable zip which you flash through recovery.
Look at this thread. There are the ftf files for the flashtool and for the bb 72 the libs.
The libs for over baseband you can get by another thread.
But you dont have to update the baseband for ics. If everything is working dont flash the neweset.
I have bad wifi issues after i flashed bb72 and cant fix them even after flashing my old bb again
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1688049
MrModMan said:
go away mate, FOUFC
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No. ;-) Use your brain for a change, and see where a little logical thought towards your question gets ya.
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FOUFC!!!
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(thread closed) thanks man
MrModMan said:
FOUFC!!!
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I'm assuming he's swearing but I must admit that's a new one. Haven't heard FOUFC before. Care to explain what exactly that stands for?
Plus, just writing thread closed doesn't really close a thread till a Mod does it.
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I believe it means fluffy oreos under fondue cakes
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xtacy! said:
I'm assuming he's swearing but I must admit that's a new one. Haven't heard FOUFC before.
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Me neither, kids and their slang these days eh.
kushXmaster said:
I believe it means fluffy oreos under fondue cakes
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No one think to tell him to flash the full ftf then just install arconium? A lot less hassle.
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Why bother to help arrogant people? Just because of his attitude I hope he get's a bootloop! [Evil Laugh ON] Muhahahahahahahahaha [Evil Laugh OFF]
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installed it 2 weeks ago, no issue 100% perfect installation... safo
Ok, i would asked in the ROMs thread but it seems i don't have permissions just yet, here it goes...
It's actually about 3 ROMS but it involves only 2 questions, First...
Could it be possible to install THIS which is the WALKMAN UI for GB in the Gin2JellyBean 1.8.1(already installed on my phone)?????
And Second...
Trying to install [ROM][GSM][XperiaPlay Ice Cream Pureness][ver.2.1][Based on stock 4.0.4 FW][17.08.12] i came with an MD5 mismatch error when installing(yes i have a locked bootloader) and i think it is because it tries to install over a GB rom, also reading i found that it might be possible to install it if somehow we could manage to install an ICS rom prior to installing the XP ICP 2.1 ROM, my question is... if i install Markphytons ICS 4.0.4 Sony Orginal Rom Xperia S Features for Xperia Play could it be possible to make this ICP 2.1 work on the Play? or is there a known way to bypass or fix the MD5 mismatch error?
Thank you all so much :fingers-crossed:
lol i got a locked bootloader too. i tried flashing ice cream pureness and i softbricked my pnone. but i fixed it with flashtool. the reason why thats happening is because u cant flash an ics rom over a gb kernel
That's my point, if i install the Markphytons ICS 4.0.4 rom, which is an ICS rom, the ICP 2.1 would work installing over it??????? the only problems with Markphytons ICS rom are the camera and the pad.
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That's my point, if i install the Markphytons ICS 4.0.4 rom, which is an ICS rom, the ICP 2.1 would work installing over it??????? the only problems with Markphytons ICS rom are the camera and the pad.
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Here is a real sugestion for you why don't you unlock your bootloader and avoid any of the "hassles" your experienceing now. About Markphytons bootloader locked rom it obviously still has bugs that needs fixing. Otherwise you would be waiting for a fix and you would flashing random roms which obviously will not work on your device. (Don't even bother flashing "custom roms" unless your bootloader is unlocked)
bootloader unlock allowed-No... That's why, i think it's something called sim locked or something similar
paragroth said:
bootloader unlock allowed-No... That's why, i think it's something called sim locked or something similar
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you can still unlock it but it will cost go to unlock-bootloader.com its by some guy with a hard to spell name he is a known member of xda
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fma965 said:
you can still unlock it but it will cost go to unlock-bootloader.com its by some guy with a hard to spell name he is a known member of xda
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Ok, it seems to be the answer, i'm still in my warranty period, and i don't really want to pay unless there is no choice, i'll think about it.
While i think, i'll stick to Gin2JellyBean hopfully new updates come.
Can someone help me with my ither question? the one about flashing the walkman player?
Thank you!
paragroth said:
Ok, it seems to be the answer, i'm still in my warranty period, and i don't really want to pay unless there is no choice, i'll think about it.
While i think, i'll stick to Gin2JellyBean hopfully new updates come.
Can someone help me with my ither question? the one about flashing the walkman player?
Thank you!
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the Walkman player zip should work fine
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Hey everyone, so I've had my Xperia Arc for nearly 2 years and it's the same android (2.3.4). It's recently started to lag like crazy and freeze a lot so I've been thinking about upgrading to a better rom. I've used the eroot method with one click to root it.I've got superuser access.
Will I able be able to upgrade straight to Xperia Ultimate HD?
I've been reading tutorials and youtubing for hours but it's still going over my head. Any simple written instructions or answers would help.
Thank you for taking the time to read this.
jSpart said:
Hey everyone, so I've had my Xperia Arc for nearly 2 years and it's the same android (2.3.4). It's recently started to lag like crazy and freeze a lot so I've been thinking about upgrading to a better rom. I've used the eroot method with one click to root it.I've got superuser access.
Will I able be able to upgrade straight to Xperia Ultimate HD?
I've been reading tutorials and youtubing for hours but it's still going over my head. Any simple written instructions or answers would help.
Thank you for taking the time to read this.
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Just follow the instructions on the UltimateHD thread, it will tell you how to get the ROM flashed onto your phone.
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popthosegaskets said:
Just follow the instructions on the UltimateHD thread, it will tell you how to get the ROM flashed onto your phone.
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I've been reading the threads for a few hours now and honestly I'm getting really dizzy just reading and re-reading through it all lol. If you could just answer one or 2 questions it would be helpful.
If I were to install a rom would I need to flash a kernel? As I have already rooted my phone can I just use flashtool to flash lupus kernel?
jSpart said:
I've been reading the threads for a few hours now and honestly I'm getting really dizzy just reading and re-reading through it all lol. If you could just answer one or 2 questions it would be helpful.
If I were to install a rom would I need to flash a kernel? As I have already rooted my phone can I just use flashtool to flash lupus kernel?
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Yes, kernel is a must. Without the kernel, your phone won't run properly.
As for the Lupus kernel, it is a custom kernel and so should be flashed via fastboot, if you have unlocked your bootloader beforehand.
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jSpart said:
I've been reading the threads for a few hours now and honestly I'm getting really dizzy just reading and re-reading through it all lol. If you could just answer one or 2 questions it would be helpful.
If I were to install a rom would I need to flash a kernel? As I have already rooted my phone can I just use flashtool to flash lupus kernel?
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Rooting isn't enough to flash kernel...kernel needs unlocked bootloader...if you are on gb you will have to flash stock ics firmware...root it... Install cwm and then ultimate hd...
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Rooting isn't enough to flash kernel...kernel needs unlocked bootloader...if you are on gb you will have to flash stock ics firmware...root it... Install cwm and then ultimate hd...
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Not all kernels need unlocked bootloader. You can still flash stock kernels via flashtool with locked bootloader. Only custom kernels like CM kernels need unlocked bootloader to flash.
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ictobh and
Okay I'm going mostly by this tutorial - can't post links yet. It's by Jeremy Phan on uTube, whom I believe is a member on this forum.
Will the fact that my 2.3.4 version is rooted matter at all if I'm to upgrade to ice cream sandwich like in the video?
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Okay I'm going mostly by this tutorial - can't post links yet. It's by Jeremy Phan on uTube, whom I believe is a member on this forum.
Will the fact that my 2.3.4 version is rooted matter at all if I'm to upgrade to ice cream sandwich like in the video?
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No, since official update to ICS will cause you to lose root. You need to root again after updating.
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Got the update 4.1.2 for my Xperia.
After that, Eroot dos not root anymore
Any one ideas??
GreetZ
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No, since official update to ICS will cause you to lose root. You need to root again after updating.
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Thank you for answering my questions, I really appreciate it. Just a final one, if I get cold feet about installing a custom rom is the offical ice cream sandwich decent enough or better than 2.3.4 ginger?
I just really want a better walkman/music player than the standard one.
jSpart said:
Thank you for answering my questions, I really appreciate it. Just a final one, if I get cold feet about installing a custom rom is the offical ice cream sandwich decent enough or better than 2.3.4 ginger?
I just really want a better walkman/music player than the standard one.
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Walkman was never officially included in 2011 Xperia devices. But I see more devs making ports for ICS. As for GB and ICS, they both have advantages and disadvantages. GB favors performance but lacks many features. ICS has more features but lags more than GB.
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popthosegaskets said:
Walkman was never officially included in 2011 Xperia devices. But I see more devs making ports for ICS. As for GB and ICS, they both have advantages and disadvantages. GB favors performance but lacks many features. ICS has more features but lags more than GB.
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I see, thanks for that. My phone has recently started lag quite badly but that may be because i have 2500 songs on my sd card. Use it as a music player as much as a phone, which is a shame then that the music player (including apps on the market) are pretty crap.
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Walkman was never officially included in 2011 Xperia devices.
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Walkman was only on 2011 Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman phone, although it's interface was more or like the same as stock music player on other 2011 phones.
jSpart said:
I see, thanks for that. My phone has recently started lag quite badly but that may be because i have 2500 songs on my sd card. Use it as a music player as much as a phone, which is a shame then that the music player (including apps on the market) are pretty crap.
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You can try Poweramp from the Play Store. One of the best music players IMHO.
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